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FILE 08031 · COUNTY OF DENVERSEAT · DENVERPOPULATION · 710KVERIFIED · 05 / 2026
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Denver.

Denver County in Colorado. This is where the state file translates into the local offices that actually issue the permit, schedule the inspection, and sign the filing. Start with the state baseline, then drill into the right city.

Cities on file
1
Trades indexed
12
County seat
Denver
Last verified
05 / 2026
FAST FACTS

Denver County at a glance

Quick-reference card
County seatDenver
Population (est.)710K
FIPS08031
Building departmentCity and County of Denver Community Planning and Development
Permit portalDenver Development Services Permit Center
Fire marshalDenver Fire Department Fire Prevention Division
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County of
Denver
· ACTIVE FILE ·
ARTICLE I · COUNTY BASELINE
CODES & LOCAL AUTHORITY
FIPS 08031
Article I · County Baseline

The county inherits from the state. And adds local rules.

The City and County of Denver enforces the 2021 International Building Code and related 2021 International Codes with local Denver Building and Fire Code amendments.

Denver is a consolidated city-county, meaning all permitting and zoning authority is centralized under the City and County of Denver. There are no independent municipalities within the county boundaries, and all development must comply with the Denver Zoning Code and specific overlay districts such as the Landmark Preservation or floodplain requirements.

Denver enforces a Green Buildings Ordinance that requires certain new buildings and major renovations to include green roofs or other sustainable features.

How this fits with the state

The state authority here is Colorado DORA - State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board. The county file does not replace that — it adds the permit office, local overlays, and the actual filing path.

Source · City and County of Denver Community Planning and DevelopmentLast verified · 05 / 2026
ARTICLE II · PERMIT OFFICES
WHERE THE PERMIT IS FILED
OPERATING PATH
Article II · Local Offices

Who issues, who inspects, who signs off.

All contractors performing work in Denver must hold a valid Denver contractor license, which requires proof of state-level qualifications and insurance.

Building

City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development

Permits, plans, inspections

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Permit portal

Denver Development Services Permit Center

Apply, track, pay

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Planning / zoning

City and County of Denver Zoning Administration

Land use, plan review

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
Fire marshal

Denver Fire Department Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, alarms, sprinklers

Verify hours, requirements, and fees on the local portal before filing.

Office · local
See sources →
ARTICLE III · INSURANCE & BONDS
COUNTY OVERLAY ON STATE BASELINE
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Article III · County Overlay

What Denver County usually adds.

The state sets the floor. The county and city can require additional certificates, local bonds, or pre-permit registration.

CoverageRequired?MinimumIssued by
Workers' CompensationState rule with county add-ons
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1+ employee required
State authority
General LiabilityOften required by permit type
Conditional
Permit-based
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development
Surety BondTied to state license or county permit
Conditional
Usually local or permit-specific
State or county
County overlayContractors must maintain general liability and workers' compensation insurance as required by the City and County of Denver licensing requirements.
Verify
Varies
City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development
Source · City and County of Denver Community Planning and DevelopmentVerify before filing
ARTICLE IV · INDEXED CITIES
CITIES IN DENVER COUNTY
1 CITY
Article IV · Browse by City

Indexed cities in Denver County.

Pick a city to open its trade list. The trade page covers licensing, permits, insurance, and typical costs for that work in that city.

DenverDenver County
01
ARTICLE V · TRADES
TRADES IN DENVER COUNTY
12 TRADES
Article V · Trades

Trades branching in Denver County.

Each trade opens against the first indexed city in the county. Use the city browser above to open the same trade in another city.

Concrete
CODE · CN
GL
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Electrical
CODE · EL
State Lic.GLBond
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Flooring
CODE · FL
GL
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Framing
CODE · FR
GL
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General Contracting
CODE · GC
State Lic.GLBond
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HVAC
CODE · HV
State Lic.GLBond
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Landscaping
CODE · LS
GL
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Painting
CODE · PT
GL
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Pest Control
CODE · PC
State Lic.GL
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Plumbing
CODE · PL
State Lic.GLBond
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Pool Service
CODE · PS
GLBond
Open file →
Roofing
CODE · RF
LicenseBondGL
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ARTICLE VI · SOURCES
LOCAL SOURCE REGISTER
VERIFY LOCALLY
Article VI · Sources & Citations

Every filing needs a source trail.

This template keeps the county page honest: local context here, filing decisions made with the issuing office.

State

Colorado DORA - State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board

Statewide licensing, reciprocity, and renewal rules.

/contractors/colorado
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
County

City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development

Department that issues permits and schedules inspections for unincorporated areas.

Denver Development Services Permit Center
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Planning

City and County of Denver Zoning Administration

Land use, zoning review, and plan approvals.

Local planning office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Fire

Denver Fire Department Fire Prevention Division

Prevention, protection systems, and code approvals.

Fire marshal's office
VERIFIED
05 / 2026
Frequently Asked

Questions contractors ask before filing.

Q01Do I need a state license to work in Denver County?+
Usually yes — the baseline is the state license through Colorado DORA - State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board. Denver County and its cities may add local registration before you pull a permit.Source · Colorado DORA - State Electrical Board and State Plumbing Board
Q02Does the county or the city issue the permit?+
It depends on where the work is. Unincorporated areas usually route through the county (City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development). Work inside an incorporated city normally files with that city's department.Source · City and County of Denver Community Planning and Development
Q03What changes between county and state?+
The county adds the actual permit office, local zoning overlays, plan-review timelines, inspections, and local fees. The state license defines who can contract; the county defines how the job gets filed.Source · County and municipal departments

Open the county file. Then pick the city.

Denver County now inherits from the state template and adds its own local detail. The next layer is the city and trade pages.

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